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In the Heart of the Sea

In the Heart of the Sea

Thriller · Drama · Adventure · 2015

In the winter of 1820, the New England whaling ship Essex is assaulted by something no one could believe—a whale of mammoth size and will, and an almost human sense of vengeance.

Movie details

In the Heart of the Sea

“Based on the incredible true story that inspired Moby Dick”

2015 Thriller · Drama · Adventure 2h 2m

Critical arithmetic

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6.8 / 10

Community rating

In the winter of 1820, the New England whaling ship Essex is assaulted by something no one could believe—a whale of mammoth size and will, and an almost human sense of vengeance.

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What this film says about your taste.

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The archetype split

Who fights over In the Heart of the Sea?

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Ron Howard

Written by

Charles Leavitt · Rick Jaffa · Amanda Silver

Chris Hemsworth

Chris Hemsworth

Owen Chase

Benjamin Walker

Benjamin Walker

George Pollard

Cillian Murphy

Cillian Murphy

Matthew Joy

Brendan Gleeson

Brendan Gleeson

Old Thomas Nickerson

Ben Whishaw

Ben Whishaw

Herman Melville

Michelle Fairley

Michelle Fairley

Mrs. Nickerson

Tom Holland

Tom Holland

Young Thomas Nickerson

Court is in session

Put In the Heart of the Sea on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Cool Ironist

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.